Elections Nova Scotia

Candidate Nominations for the Preston By-election Close Tomorrow

Media Release: July 18, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Elections Nova Scotia would like to remind voters in Preston that the deadline for candidate nominations for the current by-election is 2 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

The Elections Act requires nominations to close 20 days before election day, which will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Apply On-line to Vote by Mail in the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 17, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Preston who wish to vote by mail can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca for a write-in ballot. A write-in ballot is the remote voting option available to eligible voters in the Preston By-election. To vote by write-in ballot, a voter must first apply, then receive, complete, and return their write-in ballot kit. When a voter applies to vote by write-in ballot, that is the form of voting they must use.

Voting Information for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 17, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election is underway to election a member of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly for the electoral district of Preston. Election day is Tuesday, August 8, 2023 but there are early voting options available at the returning office and during the community poll.

Candidate Nominations for the Preston By-election

Media Release: July 14, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – The deadlines for candidate nominations for the Preston by-election is Wednesday, July 19 at 2 pm.

Before an election is called candidates can register with Elections Nova Scotia so they can begin to incur expenses. Prior to the by-election call, Elections Nova Scotia listed names of registered candidates on our website.

Preston Voters Can Apply On-line to Vote by Mail

Media Release: July 14, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Eligible voters in Preston who wish to vote by write-in ballot can apply on-line at electionsnovascotia.ca.

Voters can also ask someone they trust who is at least 18 years old to act as their agent to help them apply for and return their write-in ballot. Voters can call the returning office at 1-888-503-5835 if they need assistance with the write-in ballot process.

Preston By-election, Are You on the Voters List?

Media Release: July 14, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – All eligible voters in Preston who are on the Nova Scotia voters list, will receive a personal Voter Information Card (VIC) by mail. The VIC provides information about where and when to vote.

Eligible voters can be added to the voters list during the by-election when they go to vote. Voters in Preston can also use the ‘Where do I Vote?” tool on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca) to find a voting location near them.

Campaign Access to Multi-unit Buildings

Media Release: July 13, 2023

Campaign Signage and Election Advertising

Media Release: July 13, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – Now that the Preston by-election is underway in Nova Scotia, people will see campaign signs or be asked to place a sign on their property.

Notice of Election – Preston By-election 2023

Media Release: July 13, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – A by-election will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, to elect a member to serve in the House of Assembly for the electoral district of Preston. The following days are pursuant to the Elections Act.

Elections Nova Scotia is Calling for Election Workers in Preston

Media Release: July 12, 2023

Elections Nova Scotia – It takes a lot of people and effort to make a by-election run smoothly. Elections Nova Scotia needs dedicated workers to facilitate voting during the current by-election in the electoral district of Preston.

People 18 years and older who would like to work the Preston by-election are asked to please contact the returning office at 1-888-503-5835. There are also some jobs available for people ages 16 to 18.